Coffee is such a great way to get caffeine in the morning, in fact In my opinion it’s the BEST WAY. I can whiz through a drive through and order that crazy deliciously smooth soy latte topped with cinnamon dolce powder, in addition that traditional, caramel macchiato. Looking at those hand-written chalk menu boards, there are soRead more
You know, for as many posts as I’ve written about how I’m not really into coffee… I make a lot of coffee flavored desserts. Now, I already know what you’re thinking, MOCHA BROWNIES?! And yes, Mocha, like your Sunday afternoon go to Starbucks drink after Church Service. That warm, chocolatey beverage topped with beyond amazing vanilla whippedRead more
Are there any better gifts to receive for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day than a handmade gift from your toddler? Seriously, some of them are just the cutest! The next time that your toddler wants to make some crafts, encourage it! Yeah, it might make you “one of those moms“, but gifts toddlers can makeRead more
This post is sponsored by Basic Invite – all opinions are my own. Ever wanted a DIY Graduation Invitations do over? I do. Being the older sister, especially to siblings that are 10+ years younger than me, often gives me an interesting perspective. In a way, the things they do are “old hat” to me.Read more
Okay, I admit it. I might have a problem when it comes to Easter Eggs. I’ve mad mosaic eggs, character eggs, monogrammed eggs, little egg baskets – you name it. I can’t help it! Every time I run across a beautiful, bright or cheery egg decorating idea I pin it to my egg decorating board. Then, everyRead more
Felt crafts are one of those really adorable genres that is actually pretty easy to get into. The bold colors and cozy nature of a felt craft makes them instantly adorable, and the forgiving and inexpensive nature of felt makes it pretty approachable. For that reason, felt crafts are often some of the first “sewing”Read more
I really, really like Easter Egg decorating. One of the first posts I ever wrote for this blog was How to Make Mosaic Eggs. There is something about the beauty of a white or brown egg, with its soft sheen waiting to be the perfect canvas for bright colors and shapes. Almost every year I tryRead more
Key lime pie is one of those special treats that I only eat once in a great while. For me, Key Lime pies are often so sweet, they leave me feeling like I drank a bowl of sugar. I’ve tried a few recipes, but something about the tartness of the limes seems to mean drowning the whole thingRead more
So, planners are kind of my thing. Over the years I’ve made several (check out this pretty one from 2017!) but lately, I haven’t had the time. That’s not so bad though, because the market has erupted over the past few years, and there are plenty of adorable and affordable planners to purchase. I’m personallyRead more
DIY Wooden Signs are kind of a big deal lately. They are adorable, generally easy, and provide a ton of decor options. I recently redid my whole living room decor, leaving a dedicated space for seasonal hanging art. And you can bet that this DIY Wooden Valentine Sign will look great there! This isn’t the first DIYRead more
There is something special about the fall cocktail. Seriously, summer gets all the attention for glam pineapple juice drinks and paper umbrellas, but fall drinks have a depth, a warmth that is often overlooked. Now, I’m not one to drink mixed drinks often, usually only while entertaining, so I don’t tend to have favorite “go-to”Read more
Camping in our family is kind of a big deal. Most of our vacations involve some form of sleeping in our restored 1970s Apache Eagle tent camper, and even before the Apache we tent camped at least twice a year. My extended family gets together and camps for a week or two every August, andRead more